Welcome to the Cham Community
Discover the news, culture, history and festivals of the Cham people of Vietnam.
The Cham Community
For seventeen centuries, the Cham people have built a rich and distinct culture across central and southern Vietnam.
This site gathers news, culture, history, festivals and community life to help preserve and share Cham heritage.
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Everything to Know About the Kate Festival
Kate is the most important annual festival of the Cham Balamon community, held at the temple towers of Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan.
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Community News1/10/2026
Introducing the Cham Community
Seventeen centuries of presence, the Cham people have built a rich and distinct culture — this site was created to gather and share it.
Community Life12/24/2025
The Wet-Rice Culture of the Cham People
Wet-rice farming and its cycle of agricultural rites have long shaped the economic and spiritual life of Cham villages.
Arts12/17/2025
The Principal Motifs of Champa Sculpture
The principal decorative motifs of Champa sculpture, from the chrysanthemum and lotus to the wave and geometric patterns.
Upcoming Events
09/01/2026 — 09/30/2026Ramuwan Month 2026
The Cham Bani community's month-long fasting observance, including grave-tending, ancestor offerings, and fasting rites at the mosque, held across Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan.
Location: Ninh Thuận & Bình Thuận
10/10/2026 — 10/12/2026Kate Festival 2026
The Cham Balamon community's annual Kate festival at the Po Klong Garai and Po Rome towers, honoring ancestors and giving thanks to the deities for favorable weather and bountiful harvests.
Location: Tháp Po Klong Garai, Ninh Thuận
11/14/2026 — 11/20/2026Cham Culture Exhibition
An exhibition of artifacts, traditional crafts, and archival photography celebrating Cham heritage — from temple architecture and sculpture to community life.
Location: Bảo tàng Ninh Thuận
